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Low Stakes, High Rewards – Unlocking Student Engagement Through Formative Assessment In-Person
Session Type: 90-Minute Interactive Workshop
Description:
This interactive workshop explores how formative assessments can significantly boost student engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will examine practical, research-backed strategies for integrating frequent, feedback-rich assessments and activities into their teaching practice. Through real-time engagement with formative assessments, faculty will discuss the potential applications in their content areas and will leave with actionable tools to create inclusive, student-centered learning environments where assessment drives motivation, not anxiety. Together, we’ll examine:
- Evidence-based formative assessment strategies that enhance student engagement and contribute to academic success.
- Practical approaches for integrating formative assessment into course design in a sustainable manner.
- Application opportunities specific to your course through the crowdsourcing of ideas.
To maximize your workshop experience, bring a lesson or module outline with you!
Lunch will be served!
Facilitated by Sami Baker, Assistant Professor, Physical Science & Astronomy
- Date:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- RC 270